Jolly Facts (True or False)
Santa’s suit used to be green before Coca-Cola made it red.
True
Santa’s real name in legend?
St. Nicholas
The boy left home alone in Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister
Hanging socks by the fireplace?
Stockings
The holiday that follows Christmas Day?
Boxing day
Christmas is always on the last Friday of December.
False
Number of Santa’s reindeer (not counting Rudolph)?
8
Green character who hates Christmas?
The Grinch
Plant you kiss under during Christmas?
Mistletoe
How many gifts in total from “The 12 Days of Christmas”?
364
Reindeer are all male.
False (females keep antlers longer)
Country most people say Santa lives in?
The North Pole
Movie where a boy believes in a magical train to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
December 6th is known as what saint’s day?
St. Nicholas Day
What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?
A button
Candy canes were originally made to keep kids quiet in church.
True
What’s Santa’s wife’s name?
Mrs. Claus
Buddy the Elf says the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by doing what?
Singing loud for all to hear
Traditional drink made with eggs and milk?
Eggnog
What does “Noel” mean in French?
Christmas
The abbreviation “Xmas” was invented to take Christ out of Christmas.
False (the “X” stands for Christ in Greek)
What do people traditionally leave out for Santa?
Milk and cookies
Movie where a man learns life’s value from an angel?
It’s a Wonderful Life
Country that started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Reindeer that starts with “B”?
Blitzen